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Form TR1 is the prescribed HM Land Registry deed used in England and Wales to transfer the whole of a registered title to a new proprietor. Use our free UK template to draft a TR1 that complies with the Land Registration Rules 2003 Schedule 1, HMLR Practice Guide 8 execution wording, and the 14-day SDLT return deadline.
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| TITLE NUMBER(S) | WK483921 |
| PROPERTY ADDRESS | 14 Linden Grove, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 5LZ |
| ESTATE | Freehold |
| JURISDICTION | England |
| DATE OF THIS TRANSFER | 18 June 2026 |
| FULL NAME | Heatherington Estates Limited |
| ADDRESS | 7 Brook Street, Warwick CV34 4BL |
| CAPACITY | a UK incorporated company or limited liability partnership |
| COMPANY / REGISTRATION NUMBER | 08736249 |
| FULL NAME | Lavinia Margaret Cholmondeley-Vaughan and Crispin Edward Cholmondeley-Vaughan |
| ADDRESS FOR SERVICE | 14 Linden Grove, Warwick CV34 5LZ Crispin Edward Cholmondeley-Vaughan: 14 Linden Grove, Warwick CV34 5LZ |
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Form TR1 (revision 2023-08-29 ct) is the HM Land Registry prescribed form for transferring the whole of one or more registered titles. It is used in England and Wales for sales, gifts, court-ordered transfers, and assents from a personal representative to a beneficiary. The form must be executed as a deed under section 1 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989.
The TR1 sits at the heart of every residential and commercial conveyancing transaction in England and Wales — over one million TR1 transfers are completed each year in the UK, the overwhelming majority being residential sales. The form is also used for unregistered land where the transfer triggers compulsory first registration under section 4 of the Land Registration Act 2002 (LRA 2002).
The TR1 is accompanied by Form AP1 (application to change the register) when lodged with HM Land Registry. The legal title does not pass until registration is completed — section 27 of the LRA 2002 — so the Transferee's UK conveyancer must lodge the application promptly to maintain priority within the priority period of the official search. For unregistered land, Form FR1 is used in place of Form AP1.
Our Form TR1 template covers every panel of the HM Land Registry prescribed form plus optional Expert clauses that bring the execution wording, SDLT analysis, and ECCTA 2023 compliance up to current UK standards.
The unique HM Land Registry title number — appears on the Office Copy Entries for the property in England and Wales.
Full address with postcode plus the estate (freehold or leasehold) being transferred under the United Kingdom Land Registry register.
Full name, address, and capacity of the registered proprietor selling, gifting or transferring the property in England or Wales.
Full name and address for service of the new UK proprietor (or joint proprietors).
The price paid (or zero if gift) — relevant for the British SDLT or Welsh LTT analysis.
HMLR Practice Guide 8 execution wording: individual (LP(MP)A 1989 s.1) vs UK company (CA 2006 s.44 two directors / director + secretary / director + witness).
Three corporate execution routes prescribed by Schedule 9 LRR 2003 — the 2019 reform rejected "signed as a deed" wording for UK companies.
14-day SDLT1 return to HMRC (England) or 30-day LTT return to WRA (Wales). Covers 5% HRAD surcharge post-31 October 2024 and 2% non-resident surcharge under FA 2021.
Register of Overseas Entities ID required for overseas-entity transferors; Companies House mandatory identity verification from 18 November 2025.
Where the property is unregistered, the TR1 triggers compulsory first registration with a two-month deadline (LRA 2002 s.6).
Follow these steps to complete a Form TR1 transfer under the United Kingdom HM Land Registry rules in England and Wales.
Order an official copy of the title from HM Land Registry to confirm the title number, registered proprietor, and any charges or restrictions affecting the UK property.
Establish whether the Transferor is an individual, a UK company / LLP, or an overseas entity. The capacity determines which execution wording applies under HMLR Practice Guide 8.
For England, work out the SDLT band (residential rates from £125,000 post-1 April 2025; 5% HRAD if Transferee owns another dwelling post-31 October 2024). For Wales, use the Welsh LTT rates and 30-day deadline.
Verify the title for an ECTEA restriction. If the Transferor or Transferee is an overseas entity, confirm the Companies House Register of Overseas Entities ID is valid.
Complete each panel of the prescribed form. The execution wording must follow Schedule 9 LRR 2003. The deed is signed and witnessed at completion.
Submit Form AP1 (or FR1 for first registration) accompanied by the executed TR1, evidence of identity (Form ID1 / ID2 for unrepresented parties), and the HMLR fee. Complete within the priority period of the official search.
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Form TR1 sits at the intersection of UK property law, tax law, and corporate / identity verification law. The 2024-2026 statutory currency layer adds important compliance steps for parties transferring registered land in England and Wales.
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified UK conveyancing solicitor for advice specific to your transaction. Form TR1 covers England and Wales only — Scotland uses a Disposition under the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995, and Northern Ireland uses Land Registry NI forms.
Reviewed for England & Wales law
From 20 September 2019, HM Land Registry will not accept "signed as a deed" as the execution wording for a prescribed form deed (such as TR1, TP1, CH1) executed by a UK company or limited liability partnership. Schedule 9 of the Land Registration Rules 2003 prescribes the mandatory wording: two directors; one director and the company secretary; or one director in the presence of a witness. The 2019 reform reflects Companies Act 2006 s.44 more accurately. Deviation triggers HMLR requisition and may lead to rejection of the British application.
Stamp Duty Land Tax is administered by HMRC in England and Northern Ireland. The Transferee must file an SDLT1 return within 14 days of the effective date under Finance Act 2003 s.76 as amended by Finance Act 2019. From 1 April 2025 the residential nil-rate band reverted to £125,000 (first-time buyer relief threshold reverted to £300,000, maximum-purchase cap £500,000). The Higher Rates for Additional Dwellings (HRAD) surcharge increased from 3% to 5% with effect from 31 October 2024 under Finance Act 2024-25 (Autumn Budget 2024). The 2% non-resident SDLT surcharge under FA 2021 Schedule 9A continues to apply.
Under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, an overseas entity holding UK land must be registered on the Register of Overseas Entities at Companies House and hold a valid Overseas Entity ID before HM Land Registry will register a disposition. An ECTEA restriction is entered on titles affected by a relevant disposition to or by an overseas entity since 1 August 2022. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 expands the scope of registrable beneficial owners — where a foreign entity holds UK land as nominee, both the entity's and the true beneficiary's beneficial owners must be registered.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces mandatory identity verification at Companies House. Voluntary verification has been available since 8 April 2025. Mandatory verification began on 18 November 2025 for new individual company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs). There is a 12-month transition period for existing officers to verify as part of the annual confirmation statement. From spring 2026, only verified individuals or Authorised Corporate Service Providers may file documents at Companies House on behalf of a UK company.
Where the UK property is unregistered land, the TR1 triggers compulsory first registration under section 4 of the Land Registration Act 2002. The triggers include: transfer for valuable consideration, gift, court order or assent; grant of a lease exceeding seven years; and creation of a protected first legal mortgage. The Transferee's UK conveyancer must apply within two months under section 6 LRA 2002 — failure voids the transfer at law (section 7) and the legal estate reverts to the Transferor. Voluntary first registration is also available under LRA 2002 s.3.
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